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Bumps, Babies and Beyond Group Volunteer WESTHILL

  • VO91147

Description

Open up in the Centre, put out toys, welcome parents and carers, make tea/coffee, offer support and include new people, clear up and tidy up at end of session. This always works well when there is a wee team of volunteers, it is a great way to support parents. You don't have to be a parent to volunteer, but if you do have wee ones it is all done with them there and around them.

Organisation aims and objectives

Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a stronger society. Our charitable purposes is to: *offer information and support in pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. *campaign to improve maternity care and ensure better services and facilities for new parents. *give every parent the chance to make informed choices. *make sure that everyone has access to our services and activities. Locally, in Aberdeen City and the 'shire we provide support for parents and parents-to-be by being the local face of NCT. We run weekly groups, fundraising events and social events as well as a variety of training courses.

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2 hours per week.

Restrictions

Experience required: Warm, welcoming, friendly person. Experience of babies, good listener.
Travel details: Group runs on a Friday morning in Westhill.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses details: Reasonable travel expenses can be covered.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: You are welcome to come along to the group and speak to one of out friendly volunteers to find out more.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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